Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the criminal appeal met the formal requirements of Art. 42 LTF.
Decisione estratta
No. The filing contained neither conclusions nor reasons and therefore did not satisfy the mandatory form requirements.
Motivazione estratta
The Federal Court held that the appeal had to be accompanied by a brief statement of the relief sought and the reasons, and that legal aid or appointment of counsel cannot precede filing the appeal.